Position to reduce pressure on bony prominences - ANSWER 30 degree lateral position
Proper suture removal - ANSWER Cut sutures as close to the skin as possible
Should nail polish be removed before surgery? - ANSWER Yes, to get an accurate pulse
ox and clear view of nail bed
NG tube verifying placement - ANSWER Examine color of aspirated secretions,
measure pH and X-ray
Thoracentesis post op - ANSWER position the client on the unaffected side to help
facilitate expansion of affected lung
IM injection angle - ANSWER 90
Intradermal injection angle - ANSWER 15
Subcutaneous injection angle - ANSWER 45-90
Ophthalmic drop admin - ANSWER rest dominant hand on the clients forehead, hold
dropper 1-2cm above conjunctival sac
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Proper suture removal - ANSWER Cut sutures as close to the skin as possible
Should nail polish be removed before surgery? - ANSWER Yes, to get an accurate pulse
ox and clear view of nail bed
NG tube verifying placement - ANSWER Examine color of aspirated secretions,
measure pH and X-ray
Thoracentesis post op - ANSWER position the client on the unaffected side to help
facilitate expansion of affected lung
IM injection angle - ANSWER 90
Intradermal injection angle - ANSWER 15
Subcutaneous injection angle - ANSWER 45-90
Ophthalmic drop admin - ANSWER rest dominant hand on the clients forehead, hold
dropper 1-2cm above conjunctival sac
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